The Alpha Two model, starting at $249 this Holiday Season, delivers the same ease-of-use that Toybox is known for but with upgrades for enhanced durability, reliability, precision, connectivity and ease of use. It is ideal for compact, everyday use, making it perfect for kids and families exploring 3D printing. Comet, available for pre-order at $349, is Toybox’s most powerful and largest model, offering over 7x the print volume for bigger and more ambitious projects. Built with modularity in mind, Comet is ready for soon-to-be-announced hardware upgrades, providing creators with flexibility for future creative possibilities.

These printers pair perfectly with the enhanced Toybox Creator Space platform, which now includes new tools and multi-printer support. Users can now manage multiple printers simultaneously, making the platform more versatile for educational and creative spaces. The Creator Space has also been upgraded to offer an advanced design feature, allowing kids and family members to CAD, giving young creators more control of creation, design and possibilities for customization.

For more information, visit toybox.com.

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With an automotive industry constantly evolving toward electric, connected and autonomous mobility, companies must be able to accelerate the launch of advanced solutions. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform helps automotive manufacturers streamline enterprise-wide collaboration and deliver data-driven approaches to manage complexity in the electric vehicle market. They can share real-time information with multiple teams worldwide, and build up their revenue pipeline by reducing engineering time, lead time and costs, maximizing the reuse of parts, increasing product quality, and overcoming regulation challenges.

Volvo Cars, which was already using Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA applications, chose to strengthen the role of Dassault Systèmes as its partner to complete its mission to be a fully electric automotive company. The automaker can benefit from a seamless migration of its data from CATIA applications and third-party solutions, to one scalable virtual platform that facilitates collaborative vehicle design and development.

Engineers at Volvo Cars will rely on multiple Dassault Systèmes industry solution experiences based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to improve quality, part reuse, issue management, the test and validation cycle, requirements and traceability. These solutions include: “Efficient Multi-Energy Platform,” “Global Modular Architecture,” “Smart, Safe & Connected” and “Sustainable Multi-functional Vehicle.”

“Automakers are under pressure to deliver new products and functions quickly and cost-effectively. Volvo Cars excels in developing unique vehicle experiences. In order to build these best-in-class experiences, their engineers need advanced technology solutions, including the ability to combine the development of hardware and software together. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform will provide this,” said Laurence Montanari, vice president, Transportation & Mobility Industry, Dassault Systèmes.

For more information, visit 3ds.com.

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Heat exchanger (HX) coils are key to the operation of data center thermal management systems; they efficiently transfer heat away from hardware and are highly customizable. However, HX coils are challenging and time-consuming to design given the complexity of the multiphysics and design expertise involved. With Ansys technology, Vertiv’s engineering team can reduce development time and create predictively accurate, reliable designs.

Specifically, Minerva enables experts and non-experts to build and publish web applications to search for designs or generate new ones that meet customer requirements. This accessibility eliminates the designer-to-engineer handoff that causes time delays. With the AI-enhanced optimization framework of optiSLang, Vertiv can reduce material usage and lower costs by rapidly simulating ideal design configurations without having to iterate on physical prototypes.

“Ansys’ industry-leading simulation solutions will help drive Vertiv’s business model as we design solutions for the future,” said Steve Blackwell, vice president of engineering at Vertiv. “Our mission is to revolutionize the way the world conceptualizes and develops data centers — from cooling and power technologies through implementing AI in the design of the data center itself. With Ansys, we will more quickly meet critical milestones that will help us deliver the most optimal infrastructure to support our customers’ AI-based projects with energy-efficient and reliable future-forward designs.”

Vertiv is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions for applications ranging from traditional data centers to next generation “AI factories” with the power of the NVIDIA Blackwell platform.

“Data centers need the right tools to effectively maintain their hardware, so they can keep up with the AI boom,” said Walt Hearn, senior vice president of worldwide sales and customer excellence at Ansys. “Vertiv is an industry leader in this domain, and their deep understanding of the needs of AI-enabled infrastructure allows them to develop both customized and turnkey solutions, enabling all customers to get the most value from their AI projects. By implementing Ansys solutions across R&D, Vertiv will improve productivity, reduce design time, and save considerable costs.”

For more information, visit ansys.com.

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“Black Buffalo 3D works diligently to partner with companies that have the capabilities needed to bring new technology to the forefront of construction,” said Mike Miceli, CEO of Black Buffalo 3D. “After partnering with Saudi Readymix to localize our construction materials for Saudi Arabia, we began searching for a company that could use our 3D printing technology to the fullest extent possible. AM Unique quickly became our first choice, with its vast experience in additive manufacturing and its ability to complete projects that showcase both form and function. We look forward to training its construction team and beginning our collaboration on projects in Saudi Arabia.”

Black Buffalo 3D became the first company in the world to meet ICC-ES AC509 criteria for 3D printing of structural concrete walls after years of investment and testing its machines, materials, and wall assemblies. This internationally-recognized building criteria is accepted in more than 55 countries, and additional regions model their local building codes after it. BB3D’s NEXCON printer and its proprietary materials were also the first in the world to print owner-occupied homes that relied on the printed shell as the load-bearing element supporting the roof, without needing additional vertical reinforcement or grout fill. The company plans to immediately regionalize its proprietary materials and work with AM Unique and its existing partner Saudi Readymix on regionalizing their technology and methods of construction.

“Black Buffalo 3D was introduced through a trusted partner. We have dedicated significant efforts to evaluate and identify key players in 3D construction to support the scaling of this technology within our country. Black Buffalo 3D’s approach to testing and promoting repeatable processes for building made them one of our top choices,” said Yousef Alsughayir, CEO of AM Unique.

The partnership between AM Unique and Black Buffalo 3D is focused on execution of large-scale building and construction projects. Structural 3D printing offers a safer, more sustainable, and efficient building method over traditional. This partnership will emphasize the potential of 3D construction printing, focusing on residences, buildings, and industrial projects that elevate form and function from the ground up.

For more information, visit bb3d.io.

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3D Systems’ SLA 750 Dual is recognized as the fastest Stereolithography (SLA) solution available. The platform is designed to deliver the industry-leading combination of print size, speed, accuracy, and resolution for final parts that possess unmatched finish and mechanical performance. The two-laser configuration of this printer delivers increased throughput in a smaller footprint, delivering a higher return to Sauber on its investment. The PSLA 270 is a high speed, projector-based SLA additive manufacturing solution that efficiently delivers high quality parts with the most stable mechanical properties. This compact, cost-efficient, versatile mid-frame 3D printing solution delivers unrivalled accuracy, and first article success expected from SLA, with the speed, and material portfolio of 3D Systems’ Figure 4 projector-based technology. Sauber is the first Formula 1 team to incorporate the recently released PSLA technology to deliver the flexibility needed to execute quick, time-sensitive changes to wind tunnel parts.

“As a race team, Sauber is driven by its desire to win and we want to work with the latest and most innovative technologies,” said Marco Gehrig, head of mechanical & AM production, Sauber Group. “3D Systems is recognized as a pioneer in additive manufacturing, and the inventor of SLA. The benchmarks conducted on the SLA 750 yielded parts with better surface quality and required less post-processing than the current machines in use. Our team is looking forward to using the industry’s most advanced SLA technology available to increase our production speed, quality and flexibility for wind tunnel parts, and accelerating our speed to track.”

“3D Systems not only invented Stereolithography, but the company has also continued to invest in the portfolio, bringing to market additional platforms based on this technology,” said Elvis Perez, SVP, global ISG sales, 3D Systems. “Our continued R&D investment is critical to meet our customers’ evolving needs and helping them maintain their position as industry leaders. 3D Systems has a long-standing partnership with Sauber spanning nearly two decades, and our relationship as well as our technology portfolio have evolved over this time. I’m looking forward to continuing our journey with the Sauber team to push the boundaries of what’s possible in motorsports through the power of additive manufacturing.”

According to a report from Markets and Markets, the automotive 3D printing market size was estimated at $2.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to 7.9 billion by 2027.¹ 3D Systems has decades of experience with top racing teams providing applications expertise alongside its portfolio of leading polymer and metal 3D printing technologies, materials, and software to help build, test, and iterate more efficiently, accelerating speed to track.

For more information, visit 3dsystems.com.

^{1 Markets and Markets, “Automotive 3D Printing Market by Vehicle Type (ICE & Electric Vehicles), Offering (Hardware & Software), Component Materials (Metals, Plastics, Resin & Composites), Technology (SLA, SLS, EBM, FDM, LOM 3DIP), Application, & Region – Global Forecast to 2927”, July 2022.}

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With the expansion of GrabCAD Print to include the Neo platform, the software now supports all five of Stratasys’ core technologies. This gives users an integrated software experience for streamlined workflows to support their additive manufacturing capabilities.

GrabCAD Print Pro for Neo offers users a streamlined, user-friendly SLA build preparation and centralized 3D printer management software package. GrabCAD Print integrates seamlessly with Neo’s Titanium software for advanced file management, intuitive support generation, and precise print control. Neo 3D printers are now included in the GrabCAD Print ecosystem, allowing Neo users essential print preparation capabilities free of charge. This new addition underscores Stratasys’ commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality software solutions across its 3D printing ecosystem.

“The availability of GrabCAD across all five Stratasys technologies gives us a significant competitive advantage. Many of our customers use multiple types of printers, and having one software package helps them seamlessly move between technologies,” said Rich Garrity, chief business unit officer, Stratasys. “Customers can harness the full potential of 3D printing in modern manufacturing, optimizing workflows according to carbon and cost, and driving operational efficiency to have a more responsible, future-ready approach to production.”

The latest GrabCAD Print Pro release includes emissions estimations that allows customers to estimate and optimize the environmental impact of each 3D printing build, aligning with rising demands for carbon footprint transparency. New features provide estimates for carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions on both whole-job and individual-part levels, accounting for variables such as print time, power consumption, and the specific emissions data for customers’ production locations. Customers will gain valuable insights for decarbonization and reporting requirements, as businesses address climate action and rising regulation with need for compliance. These emissions estimations are now available for the Company’s FDM technology printers and are in the works for additional Stratasys technologies in the future.

“We’re committed to supporting our customers in their journey toward decarbonization and responsible manufacturing,” said Rosa Coblens, vice president, sustainability, Stratasys. “Our GrabCAD Print software, a key element in Stratasys’ holistic portfolio of sustainable solutions, combines hardware, materials, and software to help manufacturers achieve measurable environmental impacts. With features like emissions estimation, GrabCAD Print empowers customers to align their production processes with ESG goals, climate action priorities, and data-based decision making for optimized operations. This is central to our Mindful Manufacturing approach – offering solutions that not only advance sustainability but also deliver strategic value as part of our customers technology investments.”

Additional enhancements to GrabCAD Print and GrabCAD Print Pro include expanded material support and advanced features for more precise control, specifically the addition of the Split feature which enables intricate model preparation and the new anchor placement options for Origin DLP printers that support higher accuracy in support structures.

For more information, visit stratasys.com.

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“The ASAP program aims to boost the development of startups in the aerospace and defense sector and gives enterprises access to our powerful technology solutions and specialized technical support and expertise,” said Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defense, Altair. “Our goal is to expand Altair’s presence in Brazil and empower startups with industry-leading technology.”

“Moya Aero is focused on providing an autonomous aircraft for sustainable and efficient cargo transportation,” said Alexandre Zaramela, chief executive officer and chief technical officer, Moya Aero. “Our goal is to be the market leader in high-capacity unmanned aerial vehicles and boost this type of delivery in untapped markets. Altair’s technology will help our team create safer, more reliable, and more efficient designs that increase our products’ market competitiveness.”

Moya Aero will utilize the Altair HyperWorks design and simulation platform to enable engineering improvements throughout the design life cycle. These tools will help the company reduce product development time, slash prototyping and testing costs, and increase efficiency of the team’s system design and analysis process.

Moya Aero is an aerospace startup founded in 2020 as a spin-off from ACS-Aviation, and is headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The company’s goal is to complement existing cargo delivery channels with vehicles that are more accessible, affordable, efficient, and sustainable. More broadly, the company seeks to open new opportunities in the world of logistics and develop innovative, unmanned, all-electric products.

For more information, visit altair.com.

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GovStack, established by Germany,  ITU, Estonia, and DIAL, helps countries and organizations build cost-effective, scalable digital public services. The initiative ensures that citizens can easily access and use government services seamlessly and efficiently.

GovStack’s initiative provides governments with a clear framework to develop modern public services using “building blocks“—reusable and interoperable digital components that make scaling and managing services more efficient. Joget’s compliance ensures that its platform aligns withGovStack’s specifications, making it easier for governments to adopt and deliver essential services.

“At GovStack we are committed to supporting governments worldwide build a solid foundation for digital public services that are inclusive, scalable, and interoperable. We aim to simplify and streamline the way countries adopt and deliver essential services to their citizens. We are excited to see more platforms like Joget align with our mission of enabling governments to drive impactful digital transformations,” said Andrea Donath, GovStack program lead, GIZ.

Joget is already part of GovStack’s projects in Rwanda and Papua New Guinea. In Rwanda, the country successfully launched a results-based financing application that helps streamline the eligibility check and sales process for subsidized stoves for refugees, enhancing their quality of life. Similarly, Papua New Guinea introduced its pilot digital services portal, bringing the nation’s government services closer to its citizens.

“We are proud to be part of the GovStack initiative. This compliance reflects our commitment to supporting governments in their digital transformation journeys. By aligning with GovStack’s specifications, we are helping countries build solutions that are not only efficient but also scalable and sustainable.

We look forward to continuing this journey alongside GovStack, empowering more nations to create impactful digital services,” said Anoop Nair, director, global solutions engineering and architecture at Joget.

Joget is one of the platforms that is compliant with GovStack’s Software Requirement specifications. Its unique advantage lies in its compliance with both workflow and screens, making it a preferred choice for building government services. While Joget is used within the GovStack initiative for rapid prototyping of government services, its capabilities extend far beyond prototyping—supporting production-grade applications that scale across various industries.

Joget’s role in the GovStack initiative reaffirms its commitment to making it easier for governments to build and roll out digital services. By aligning with GovStack’s specifications, Joget demonstrates its dedication to helping governments develop flexible, efficient digital solutions that meet the needs of their citizens.

Compliance and security are always Joget’s focuses, making Joget a trusted platform for governments and enterprises worldwide. Its platform has been utilized in various government projects globally, showcasing its flexibility and capacity to drive digital transformation across different contexts.

For more information, visit joget.com.

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The PAC9001 uses advanced AI-powered pixel processing to analyze visual information directly at the pixel level, a breakthrough that reduces data transmission needs and minimizes power consumption. This “smart” processing capability enables the PAC9001 to support rapid, high-accuracy applications in sectors such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, smart home, and PC peripherals. With its high sensitivity, the PAC9001 functions seamlessly even when concealed, providing essential insights without capturing identifiable images. This ensures enhanced privacy, making it ideal for settings like crowd control and security.

PixArt’s industry-leading expertise in imaging and sensor technology allows the PAC9001 to achieve low latency and energy efficiency while fitting effortlessly into devices, thanks to its compact module form of just W3.79 x L3.63 x H1.67 mm³. Its ability to detect and respond to object motion makes it invaluable in real-world applications, especially for edge devices requiring timely, precise sensing.

PixArt Imaging’s CEO, Sen Huang, commented, “Our vision is to enable smarter, more adaptive devices that transform the way we interact with technology. The PAC9001 represents our commitment to pioneering the next generation of sensor technology, combining the best of AI and pixel-level processing to deliver powerful, actionable insights. We’re thrilled to introduce this product to a world where privacy, efficiency, and real-time responsiveness have never been more important. Like a ‘magical’ presence working behind the scenes, the PAC9001 not only enables front-facing applications but also powers big data, enabling smart systems to collect valuable insights for user behavior predictions.”

The PAC9001 also features PixArt’s proprietary Smart Motion Detection (SMD) and Pixel Difference Mode (PDM), enabling it to adapt to environmental changes and deliver high-precision data in varying lighting conditions, from bright daylight to darkness, at distances up to 5 meters. This advanced sensing capability ensures minimal false alarms compared to traditional PIR systems, making the PAC9001 a versatile and scalable solution for a wide range of industries and applications.

Combining advanced sensing, processing, and energy-saving technologies, the PAC9001 stands out as a game-changer for those seeking efficient, integrated solutions for next-generation smart devices.

For more information, visit pixart.com.

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The Marketing Agency Award recognizes an advertising or digital marketing agency using Deltek solutions to power their creative business. rEvolution is a global integrated sports marketing agency that produces award-winning sponsorship and marketing campaigns for both brands and rights holders. They connect brands to fans and drive measurable business performance. The rEvolution team implemented Deltek WorkBook to provide companywide collaborative project solutions that reduced manual resource management manipulation by 30% and decreased project analysis reporting by 50%.

The Consulting Award recognizes a firm that is using Deltek as a key technology to deliver successful engagements to their clients. Wiss is an accounting, advisory, and wealth management firm that goes beyond the numbers to meet the needs of today’s data-centric, growth-minded customer. Wiss uses Deltek Vantagepoint as the “golden source of truth” and epicenter of all financial information which has led to the firm doubling in growth over the last few years. Additionally, Wiss moved to one centralized ERP system from their previous three, with quicker financial close and 100% oversight on new clients resulting in stronger compliance and project risk mitigation.

The Construction Award recognizes a firm in the construction industry that is utilizing Deltek to successfully keep jobs on track. T.E.A.M. Solutions has set the standard for providing customer energy management and building automation solutions. T.E.A.M. Solutions utilizes Deltek ComputerEase to fuel every aspect of its construction projects to stay on schedule, in scope and within budget – all while seeing a 32% increase in revenue and decreasing general and administrative costs by 6%.

The Professional Services Award recognizes a firm doing innovative work and succeeding with the help of Deltek solutions. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) is a full-service consulting, engineering and surveying firm committed to delivering accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to address a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges. CBBEL leverages Deltek Vantagepoint, Unionpoint, and a TripLog custom integration to better track, document, and charge $1 million worth of billable mileage units. CBBEL also relies on Unionpoint, user-defined hubs in Vantagepoint and TripLog to meet strict regulatory requirements. 

The Partner Award recognizes a Deltek partner and customer that together have completed an exceptional implementation of a Deltek solution. Longtime Deltek partner Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm with a proven track record of serving clients nationwide, including government contractors. FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Together, Baker Tilly worked with FHI 360 to redesign overall business structure with Deltek Costpoint and reimplemented Costpoint in the Cloud.

The Small to Midsize Business Award recognizes a growing business doing innovative work and succeeding with the help of Deltek solutions. The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. (MCI) is a leading provider of professional civil engineering, land surveying and environmental consulting services in New England. MCG implemented Deltek Vantagepoint and quickly began to see tangible benefits that propelled the company forward by enhancing operational efficiencies and streamlining project management which ultimately resulted in a 20% increase in cash flow.

The Enterprise Award recognizes a large business that leverages Deltek solutions to achieve its global mission. Acentra Health is modernizing the healthcare experience for state and federal partners by designing advanced claims and provider solutions to accelerate better health outcomes. Acentra Health migrated to Deltek Costpoint GovCon Cloud Moderate (GCCM) to consolidate legacy systems which provided enhanced accounting and financial benefits, system compliance and operational efficiencies. By streamlining operations, reducing costs and adhering to stringent compliance and controls, Acentra Health reduced FP&A costs by 50%, close timelines by 20% and labor and payroll processing time by 10%.

The Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Award recognizes an A&E firm that is utilizing Deltek to successfully execute projects. Stanley Consultants has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years. Stanley Consultants has used Deltek products for more than 25 years and recently upgraded from Deltek Vision to Deltek Vantagepoint, touching nearly every aspect of their business with success, from accounting to marketing and project delivery. Stanley Consultants has more than doubled enterprise value within the last four years and realized record growth, reflecting its strong commitment to client excellence. The company was also recognized as a 2024 USA Today Top Workplace.

The Government Contracting Award recognizes a firm that is using Deltek to successfully execute business with federal, state or local governments. QuesTek Innovations is a pioneer and market leader in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) technologies that result in faster, cheaper and prescriptive material performance for government and commercial industries. QuesTek uses Costpoint to streamline hundreds of projects and reduce accounting payments and admin costs while staying fully compliant. Additionally, Costpoint has provided robust functionality and compliance which has allowed QuesTek to reduce accounting entries by 12% and reduce administrative costs by 8%.

“On behalf of everyone here at Deltek, I’m thrilled to congratulate all of the MVP award winners. We’re proud to stand with our partners as they work toward achieving their business goals,” said Margo Martin, chief customer officer at Deltek.

For more information, visit deltek.com.

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